[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR229.57]



[Page 392]

 

                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 229_RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE SAFETY STANDARDS--Table of Contents

 

                      Subpart C_Safety Requirements

 

Sec. 229.57  Foundation brake gear.



    A lever, rod, brake beam, hanger, or pin may not be worn through 

more than 30 percent of its cross-sectional area, cracked, broken, or 

missing. All pins shall be secured in place with cotters, split keys, or 

nuts. Brake shoes shall be fastened with a brake shoe key and aligned in 

relation to the wheel to prevent localized thermal stress in the edge of 

the rim or the flange.